DevTools vs Scanner Pro OCR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DevTools
This app offers essential transcoding and encoding tools for developers. It supports various hashing algorithms, Base64, URL encoding/decoding, and data format conversions. It also includes helpful reference tables for developers.
- MD5, MD4, MD2 encoding
- SHA1, SHA256, SHA512 encoding
- Base64 encode/decode
- URL encode/decode
- JSON/XML format interchange
- Binary conversion
- ASCII and Escape Characters Tables
Read full descriptionHide full description
The DevTools provides some transcoding features that are often used during development. Features: 1. MD5 / MD4 / MD2 encoding 2. SHA1 / SHA224 / SHA256 / SHA384 / SHA512 encoding 3. Base64 decoding / encoding 4. URL decoding / encoding 5. JSON / XML format interchange 6. Binary conversion. 7. Image encode/decode (Base64). 8. File Reader(HEX). 9. ASCII Table. 10. Escape Characters Table. 11. Content-Type Tables.
Scanner Pro OCR
Read full descriptionHide full description
Scan and extract text easily with our OCR app: Multiple Import Options: Capture from camera, photo library, or Files app. Fast & Accurate OCR: Quickly recognize printed text with precision. Flexible Viewing: Zoom and pan your scanned images effortlessly. Organized Output: Toggle line-by-line formatting for clean results. Offline Capability: Scan and extract text anytime, no internet needed. Easy Export: Save recognized text as a .txt file to Files app. Empower your productivity with reliable, versatile scanning – all in one app.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DevTools at monthly against Scanner Pro OCR's every 21 months. DevTools also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
DevTools costs $0.99 and Scanner Pro OCR $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DevTools ships an update monthly, Scanner Pro OCR every 21 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | DevTools | Scanner Pro OCR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 21 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 俊锋 仝 | Jorge Lucioni Charalla |
In-app purchases
DevTools
No in-app purchases
Scanner Pro OCR
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is DevTools free?
Is Scanner Pro OCR free?
Do DevTools or Scanner Pro OCR have ads?
Which is updated more often, DevTools or Scanner Pro OCR?
Other comparisons
